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title: Retreat Packing List
description: "☐ T-shirts (4) ☐ Long sleeve shirt ☐ Sweatshirts (2) ☐ Rain jacket ☐ Shorts (2) ☐ Swimsuit (1) ☐ Pants (2) ☐ Underwear (4) ☐ Socks (4) ☐ Sneakers ☐ Hiking shoes ☐ Water shoes or sandals ☐ Bible,…"
url: "https://northernfrontier.org/resources/retreat-packing-list/"
updated: "2025-08-06"
category: Parent Handbook / What to Pack
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# Retreat Packing List

☐ T-shirts (4)
☐ Long sleeve shirt
☐ Sweatshirts (2)
☐ Rain jacket
☐ Shorts (2)
☐ Swimsuit (1)
☐ Pants (2)
☐ Underwear (4)
☐ Socks (4)
☐ Sneakers
☐ Hiking shoes
☐ Water shoes or sandals
☐ Bible, journal & pen
☐ Body soap & shampoo
☐ Showering towel & washcloth
☐ Swimming towel
☐ Toothbrush & toothpaste
☐ Pillow
☐ Sleeping bag
☐ Flashlight, headlamp & batteries

**Optional Items:**
Comb or brush, hat, camera, fishing tackle, water bottle, compass, sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking socks, hiking backpack.

**What NOT to bring:**
✗ Electronic devices, including but not limited to radios, cell phones, tablets, laptops, or portable gaming systems, are not permitted.

**NOTE:**
Northern Frontier is in the Adirondack Mountains. Cold or wet weather is always a possibility, so pack accordingly.
We strongly recommend marking personal items with your initials.